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City Approves Affordable Housing Development at Community Garden Site, Pending Rezoning
A proposal to develop affordable housing in conjunction with a community garden project is a step closer to reality. St. John's city council has given approval for the potential development of an affo...
Sep 23, 2019 (Photo courtesy Eric Street Park Community Garden via Facebook.)
Cross Canada on Wooden Bikes: Brothers Reach End of Trek for a Greener Future
Two brothers from Ottawa arrived in St. John's this morning after a unique ride across Canada on wooden bikes. Zac and Nick Wagman began the journey in Victoria, B.C. in May and arrived in St. John's ...
Sep 23, 2019
Passengers Stranded in Gambo During 9/11 Contribute Scholarships as Thank-You
Two passengers that were stranded in Gambo during 9/11 are giving back to the community that welcomed them with open arms. Marvin and Allison Brustin were two of many "plane people" who found themselv...
Sep 23, 2019
Report Sets Recommendations on Addressing Islamophobia in NL
Better engagement with affected communities, education, and diverse representation in public services are among the recommendations made in a report released today from Addressing Islamophobia in NL. ...
Sep 23, 2019 (Photo courtesy Addressing Islamophobia NL.)
Meeting on Jag Expansion Rezoning Cancelled Due to Lack of Submissions
A public hearing on the expansion of JAG Hotel downtown has been cancelled as there were no submissions filed. St. John's City council had moved forward to rezone the area, following amendments to the...
Sep 23, 2019
Hundreds of Runners Take On the Huffin' Puffin Marathon
Almost 700 runners converged on the capital city yesterday for North America's longest running marathon. Huffin' Puffin Marathon organizing committee member David Cooper says runners from all over the...
Sep 23, 2019
Several Baby Products Recalled Due to Contamination
Health Canada is recalling a number of brands of Gripe Water due to microbial contamination. The product is marketed as a "gentle antacid for quick relief of baby's minor stomach upsets such as colic,...
Sep 23, 2019
MHA Calls for End to ATIPP Exemption for Nalcor, Oilco NL
Nalcor is clarifying comments from Independent MHA Paul Lane suggesting that Nalcor is exempted from the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act through the new Energy Corporation Act. Lan...
Sep 23, 2019
First-Hand View of a Moose-Vehicle Crash Caught on Terrifying Video
A moose vehicle collision can happen in a split second. A video posted to Facebook Sunday shows a first-person view of a moose crash last night, on the TCH just past the Foxtrap weigh scales. The vide...
Sep 23, 2019
Allandale Reopens, But Repairs Continue Following Water Main Break
Allandale Road is once again open to traffic after a water main break Friday caused extensive damage, forcing the temporary closure of the road, but the repair work isn't complete just yet. About 30 c...
Sep 23, 2019
